Senior MT Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) fosters a climate that supports the intellectual and personal growth of its community. As a Maintenance Mechanic Sr-Academic, you will perform semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work, applying knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of all building components and equipment
• Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components
• Responds to requests and troubleshoots problems
• Assists area maintenance mechanics on tasks as required
• Inspects mechanical and structural components; ensures operational readiness and safety of related equipment and determines repairs
• Makes necessary repairs to all building components and systems and obtains assistance from senior personnel when necessary
• Prepares recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status
• Completes and updates logs, charts and service manuals
• Prepares estimates of time and material required on assigned tasks
• Reports deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in assigned areas
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the area where assigned
• Clean work area upon completion of assignment
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work
• Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years related work experience, three of which must be in the trade area where assigned
• Driver's license required
• General knowledge and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned
• General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports, to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery, to work at heights up to 35 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and /or exert for up to 70lbs; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personal protective equipment

Pay and Benefits

• $45,375 annually and full University benefits including annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission
• Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit
• A 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position

Organization and Location

• Organization: Operations
• Primary Location: Main Campus